Outdoor Hot Tubs

We have jsut been adked if a potential owner could install a hot tub off the cedk behind the condo unit. We have allowed owners to have a 10' space off the deck of the condo for a garden( mostly flower gardens. The gard is the responsibility of the unit owner. If the unit is sold the garden can be assumed by the new owner, or the current owner has to return it to grass.
The deck would not support a hot tub. Could a new foundation be built for the hot tub?
He has requested that it be put in the 10' space that the garden would be. Is this a good idea for us? Is a hot tub a structure? What if there is a concrete pad required? How will waste water be removed? It would seem that some plumbing would be involved, and wiring? Would this be a detriment to the association?
We are not necessarily trying to say no, but would try to accomodate if the request is reasonable.
But there are many unanswered questions, and we are trying to cover all possibilties.
Any advice or information would be very helpful
Thank you all
Doug Johnson, Gorham Condominium Association

Doug - since you are a condominium association, wouldn't you be permitting this on "common property". I think you are opening a can of worms. If a concrete pad is poured who takes care of removing it when the people sell? Or, who pays to maintain any of this should there be a foreclosure (sorry, but this is Florida speaking).

Has anyone given any thought to the noise level, especially when someone wants to use it at 10 p.m.? The motors are not that loud but add a full bubble and it becomes pretty noisy.

Douglas, my guess is NO. You say you allow ten feet past the deck for people to plant flowers. Period....I think.

What if someone wants to build a shed in that ten-foot area; or a swing-set in that ten-foot area; or a sand box in that ten-foot area; or a dog pen in that ten-foot area; or a play-house in that ten-foot area?

Get my drift? Once you allow ANYTHING other than flowers out there you'll be opening up a whole can of worms for EVERYONE wanting to put anything and everything in that space.

It sounds like it is "common area" and if EVERYONE can't benefit from what is there you shouldn't do it. We allow people to plant flowers in the beds in front of their units and even THAT causes problems because the people on the second floor complain that they don't have a place to plant flowers.....again....an example of letting people use "common areas" for their exclusive use. It should never be allowed.

Just my thoughts.

Hot tubs are providing you the lots comfort and relaxation after a long boring day.so if you want the relaxation and comfort so search the market or internet for a suitable hot tub for you.
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Outdoor hot tubs are the great and best way to give the maximum relaxation to you and your family and hot tubs are available in different shapes and different costs. According to your budget you choose the model and buy your hot tub.and see the hot tubs for sale

Simply.

I agree on all of the benefits of having a hot tub HOWEVER, when you are sharing tight spaces such as a condo type HOA, then your comfort must be shared by those who are in close proximity with you as for there peace and quiet. Hot tubs are not quiet when the motors and jets are running. They create enough noise to disturb all of the units around them. In condos. neighbors are required to not disturb other neighbors so unless you use the tub during the day, then they are a no go. In Alaska, daylight can run into night time hours so be considerate when thinking about installing the tub.